The McKee training in Rio Claro, Costa Rica organized by Zappa – a small local animal welfare organization originally trained by McKee Foundation at no cost, to the veterinarians trained. This training is dedicated to the committed supporters of McKee who support making a difference in humane animal welfare in Latin America, where animals are

Introduction The Mckee Foundation training in Guadalajara, Mexico is dedicated to all the little donors from everywhere in the world who desire to do a difference for humane animal welfare on this planet. 4 veterinarians and 1 administrator from McKee Foundation traveled to Mexico from September 20th to the 26th of 2015: -Dr. Yayo Vicente

The McKee Project is a non-profit, animal welfare organization based in Costa Rica and the U.S., founded in 1999. The McKee Project U.S. was established as a 501c3 non-profit in 1999, and is the financial headquarters of McKee. The McKee Foundation, Costa Rica, is the executive headquarters, planning and implementing McKee’s programs in Latin America

From October 15th to the 18th, 2013, at the request of Mexican government veterinarians, the McKee Team traveled to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The Guadalajara Metropolitan and adjacent municipalities make it the second most populous metropolitan area in Mexico, behind Mexico City. It is estimated that there is a minimum of one dog for every 10

If you would like to view dozens of photos from this McKee Project campaign please visit our Facebook page. This news article below was taken from The Costa Rica Star and republished here with permission. Playa Zancudo, Costa Rica – September 2, 2013 – In keeping with the philosophy of the Zancudo Lodge in giving

Jeanne founded the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust in 1986 in memory of her late husband. Through the Trust she has supported many animal welfare projects and organizations, not only in the UK, but throughout the world, including the veterinary care and treatment of animals in developing countries such as the McKee Project, re-homing programmes for

Introduction to The McKee Project Methodology Over the past 12 years, The McKee Project/McKee Foundation has developed and taught spay and neuter techniques to 650 plus veterinarians in 8 Latin American countries. The reason McKee believes this teaching is critical is that the majority of veterinary schools in Latin America do not teach how to

Dear Tico Times: “Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right.” – Jane Goodall View original article here. Costa Rica is truly a paradise and, the longer I live here, the more I realize how proud we all should be of the

View original article here. I should explain that the McKee Foundation was set up by Christine Crawford – a very charismatic and determined lady who has driven forward the idea of controlling the street dogs of Costa Rica. The Foundation has a no shelter philosophy and whilst I can’t quite agree with this, having visited

View original article here. Over the past decade, as Christine Crawford has been developing her unique animal welfare model and rolling it out across Costa Rica, she has noticed some significant changes. For starters, these days, it’s rare to see a dog lying dead along the highway, and the dogs she encounters are generally much

View original article here. By Sharon St. Joan, Best Friends Network In 1994, Christine Crawford went to Costa Rica for a vacation. Struck by the idyllic beauty of the countryside, she never left. Everything took at bit of getting used to though–back then, there were hardly any roads, for example. Christine had never paid a

Years ago, while my husband and I were enjoying a meal at a beachside hotel, a cat jumped on the table, landing in my husband’s plate. He used up all our napkins wiping kitty’s feet. Not everyone is so sanguine about cats in his food, but the furry felines, like us, are attracted by the

Woof, woof from Panajachel! This is Einstein, retired street dog reporting . . . There is plenty to share on the animal front, so, noses in the air, let us get sniffing out the scoops! The greatest news for the animals this week is that at long last the x-ray machine has arrived at Zoo

View original article here. Costa Rica, a beautiful country that lies on the Central American isthmus, is home to 5% of the world’s bio-diversity and has a reputation for 115 years of undisturbed democracy. Costa Rica also vetoes euthanasia, and animal shelters are scarce. This “no kill, no shelter” policy has drawn the attention of

View original article here. Dr. Yayo Vicente, DVM, policy advisor to the Costa Rican Veterinary Licensing Board and former board president, shocked even unconventional thinkers at the No Kill Conference in Tucson 18 months ago when he explained that Costa Rica has no animal control shelters and does not want or need any. But Vicente

Words from Our Founder

The McKee Project is dedicated to honoring the work of M. Anne “Mickey” McKee, who tirelessly championed the rights of animals and inspired a new consciousness about animal welfare and the environment in anyone with whom she came in contact. Towards the end of her life Mickey spent considerable amounts of time in Africa, worrying that humans

Mission Statement

“The McKee Project promotes cultural change to improve the quality of life of dogs and cats in developing nations and strives to control companion animal population by supporting communities in starting sustainable spay and neuter programs.” At McKee we approach animal welfare very differently from mainstream rescue organizations: we believe that if communities are not

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The McKee Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation in the United States of America. All donations are tax deductible. General Overview Supporting the McKee Project means supporting the communities where we are active with our outreach efforts. First, by training veterinarians in advanced spay and neuter surgery protocols, we shut off the puppy

View original article here. By Sharon St. Joan, Best Friends Network In 1994, Christine Crawford went to Costa Rica for a vacation. Struck by the idyllic beauty of the countryside, she never left. Everything took at bit of getting used to though–back then, there were hardly any roads, for example. Christine had never paid a

Years ago, while my husband and I were enjoying a meal at a beachside hotel, a cat jumped on the table, landing in my husband’s plate. He used up all our napkins wiping kitty’s feet. Not everyone is so sanguine about cats in his food, but the furry felines, like us, are attracted by the

Woof, woof from Panajachel! This is Einstein, retired street dog reporting . . . There is plenty to share on the animal front, so, noses in the air, let us get sniffing out the scoops! The greatest news for the animals this week is that at long last the x-ray machine has arrived at Zoo

View original article here. Costa Rica, a beautiful country that lies on the Central American isthmus, is home to 5% of the world’s bio-diversity and has a reputation for 115 years of undisturbed democracy. Costa Rica also vetoes euthanasia, and animal shelters are scarce. This “no kill, no shelter” policy has drawn the attention of

View original article here. Dr. Yayo Vicente, DVM, policy advisor to the Costa Rican Veterinary Licensing Board and former board president, shocked even unconventional thinkers at the No Kill Conference in Tucson 18 months ago when he explained that Costa Rica has no animal control shelters and does not want or need any. But Vicente

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Spay Technique

The McKee Spay Technique takes minutes, utilizing a spay hook, and makes an incision of about one inch – this is a less invasive procedure, quicker, less traumatic to the animal, and approximately 60% more cost-effective. Which allows countries to provide service to the millions of animals on the street much more efficiently.

501c3 Non-Profit

The McKee Project is a non-profit, animal welfare organization based in Costa Rica and the U.S., founded in 1999. The McKee Project U.S. was established as a 501c3 non-profit in 1999, and is the financial headquarters of McKee. The McKee Foundation, Costa Rica, is the executive headquarters, planning and implementing McKee’s programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

M. Anne “Mickey” McKee

The McKee Project is dedicated to honoring the work of M. Anne “Mickey” McKee, who tirelessly championed the rights of animals and inspired a new consciousness about animal welfare and the environment in anyone with whom she came in contact. Towards the end of her life Mickey spent considerable amounts of time in Africa, worrying that humans would for ever damage the beauty and grace of the continent’s natural environment.